Rotating Exhibits

The museum has a couple of areas inside where we change the exhibits from time to time. Currently we have exhibits about Space Exploration, Space Shuttle tile, 75th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol, Honoring WWI Local Aviators from McLean County, History of the Bloomington Airport, Sextant, Boeing and Airbus Aircraft, Seaplanes, Aircraft from Other Countries, and Military Aerobatics of the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds.

Be sure and stop in and enjoy these displays.

Space exploration…..

Space Shuttle tile…..

75th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol…..

Honoring WWI Local Aviators from McLean County…..

History of the Bloomington Airport…..

Sextant…..

Boeing and Airbus Aircraft…..

Seaplanes…..

Aircraft from other countries…..

Military Aerobatics of the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds…..

Prairie Aviation Museum

2929 E Empire Street
Bloomington, IL 61704
309.663.7632

Open Hours

January and February – Closed

March and April – 10 am to 3 pm – Friday, Saturday and Sunday

May to September – 10 am to 3 pm – Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

October to December – 10 am 3 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Hours of operation are subject to change, so please call ahead to make sure we are open when you plan to visit.

Special Events

Join us fo the first Open Cockpit Day in May. It will be held Saturday May 18th from 10 am to 3 pm.